Assistant Preschool Teacher & Summer Camp Preschool Program Director
Mari Ann Bartley (known as Mrs. B) has been in education in many ways since 1976 when she founded Mari Ann Jackson’s School of Dance. She continued teaching, choreographing, and producing dance productions for the next 22 years. During those years she also enjoyed teaching kinder... Read more
Preschool Teacher
Abby holds a degree in Art History from Towson University and has a background working in museum education. She began her teaching career in 2018 as an English teacher for preschool through sixth graders in Madrid, before joining the SRV community in 2022. She’s passionate ... Read more
Kindergarten Teacher
Jarrod has been an early childhood educator for more than two decades, with roles including preschool teacher, parent coach, teacher trainer, administrator, college teacher of early childhood education, author, and more. Most recently he spent six years as the director of the Chi... Read more
Kindergarten Teacher
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts in French Language & Literature and Secondary Education as well as a Master of Education in Special Education from Saint Joseph’s University. She joined The School in Rose Valley in 2025, bringing a background in child-centered, inquiry... Read more
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Jeannine initially started her career as a social worker after receiving her B.A. in Social Work at Penn State University. She fell in love with teaching young children and has developed this passion at Holy Trinity Nursery School and other local institutions. As a mother of five... Read more
Primary Circle (1st & 2nd Grades) Teacher
Having graduated from Rutgers University New Brunswick with a B.A. in Art History and minor in Anthropology, Kate believed she was on the path to a career in arts administration. After ten plus years working in childcare she realized that nothing makes her happier than teaching a... Read more
Primary Circle (1st & 2nd Grades) Teacher
Silvio has spent his career in education, working with young children and learning from them. After graduating from Penn State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education, Silvio began working at The School in Rose Valley (SRV). Prior to joining SRV, he worked as an environmen... Read more
Primary Circle (1st & 2nd Grades) Assistant Teacher & Elementary Program Leader
Tracy joined the SRV community as a Primary Circle teacher in 2020. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Salisbury University and an M.S.Ed from Saint Joseph’s University. Before joining SRV, Tracy taught Pre-Kindergarten at a nursery school in Flourtown, First Grad... Read more
Middle Circle (3rd & 4th grade) Teacher
Courtney joined The School in Rose Valley in 2025 and is passionate about nurturing the whole child and creating a classroom where curiosity, creativity, confidence, and empathy flourish through hands-on learning and authentic connections. She earned an Associate’s degree i... Read more
Elementary Assistant Teacher
Lindsay graduated from Millersville University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Her passion for working with children began in 2015 when she joined the SRV summer camp staff, a role she continues to this day. During her college years, she also worked with the SRV Aft... Read more
Oldest Group (5th & 6th Grades) Teacher
Danielle is delighted to be part of the teaching staff at The School in Rose Valley. She is passionate about progressive education and enjoys cultivating communities in which children’s curiosity leads the way. Prior to joining the SRV staff in 2022, Danielle gained valuable teac... Read more
Elementary Assistant Teacher
Ian joined The School in Rose Valley in February 2025 and has served in a variety of roles, including Building Substitute, Dedicated Student Support, and Assistant Teacher. He brings a distinctive blend of classroom experience and corporate leadership, providing individualized, r... Read more
Art Teacher
Courtney graduated from the University of Delaware with a BA in Psychology and went on to get her Masters in Education from Tyler School of Art at Temple University, where she explored her passion for art, education, and special needs learners in a variety of settings. She taught... Read more
Woodshop Teacher
Mike started teaching at SRV in 1982 at the age of 23. The grandchild of a former SRV teacher, son of an alumnus and an alumnus himself, Mike had little hope of escaping the community he loves. Returning to the school as a volunteer while taking undergraduate and graduate courses... Read more
Wellness Teacher
Nick joined SRV in 2023. He is a passionate and dedicated educator with a commitment to promoting physical and mental well-being through engaging and challenging activities. His approach to teaching is inclusive and compassionate, as every child’s journey is unique and should be ... Read more
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